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Not For The FaintS2Ep20: You Think He’s Hot?It’s another season finale from the NFTF girls!! Summer covers the case of Ahmaud Arbery Alyssa covers the Cheshire home invasion Rate / review / subscribe 🖤2025-03-031h 14Not For The FaintS2Ep19: Her Slacks :’)PART 2 INTERVIEW WITH A FORMER DCS WORKER~~we only cut one intro so they’re the same, don’t be mistaken this is in fact Part 2~~Olivia tells us her moment to chat with Governor of TN, Bill Lee! We love Olivia. She also brings a story of her own to NFTF (as one does when they’re a guest on this podcast) telling us the horror of Charlie Brandt, an American serial killer who had a fascination with human anatomy. 🫣2025-02-2449 minNot For The FaintS2Ep18: Any Wackadoodle Thing!INTERVIEW WITH A FORMER DCS WORKER: PT 1This week’s dose of Not For the Faint is a special episode! 🌟Miss Olivia joins us to fill us in on what a life of crime looks like from the eyes of a child. She tells us what it’s like to be with the children that have been failed by their families or the justice system and how they’re impacted. She also tells us some tips on how to make a difference in the Nashville area. Come back...2025-02-1747 minNot For The FaintS2Ep17: I'll Give You Something To Remember Me ByHappy Monday & welcome back to another episode ofNot for the Faint!This week, Alyssa covers Christine Slaughter, a woman who committed horrific crimes against the most vulnerable. Over the span of several years, Slaughter's disturbing pattern of killing newborns in her care finally led to an investigation.On the other side of the episode, Summer tells the inspiring and tragic story of Mother Courage, a woman whose strength and determination were put to the ultimate test when she had to fight for the safety of her child. After her 13 daughter is brutally raped, Mother Courage b...2025-02-101h 07Not For The FaintS2Ep16: This One’s For You Ms KittyHappy Monday Listeners! 🖤This week on Not For the Faint, Summer takes us on a journey through the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, one of the most explosive volcanic events of the 20th century. From the science behind the eruption to the devastating aftermath, Summer unpacks the global impact of this natural disaster and the lives changed forever.Meanwhile, Alyssa brings listeners the chilling story of Arlis Perry, the young woman whose mysterious death in 1974 remained an unsolved case for 40 years. Alyssa dives into the investigation, the dark theories sur...2025-02-021h 08Not For The FaintS2Ep15: Mr. Nerdy PantsThis week, the girls are serving some wild cases!Summer covers the heartbreaking case of Cari Farver, a young woman who vanished in 2012. What begins as a missing person investigation soon unravels into a chilling tale of Baby Reindeer-level stalking, identity theft, and even murder. Cari’s boyfriend, Dave Kroupa, is both a victim of stalking and an important link in uncovering the truth.Alyssa explores the chilling Xerox Murders, a devastating mass shooting that rocked Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1999. She covers the life of Byran Uyesugi, a Xerox technician whose unchecked anger and paranoia led to...2025-01-271h 23Not For The FaintS2Ep14: Dear Alyssa’s FriendThis weeks episode is a special one! The girls are covering the OG stories that sparked their interest in true crime to begin with. Summer covers the haunting and heartbreaking case of Jaycee Dugard, a young girl kidnapped and held captive for 18 years, whose incredible resilience and courage became a beacon of hope for many. Alyssa explores the chilling rise and fall of the cult led by Jim Jones, delving into the psychology behind his manipulation and the devastating tragedy of the Jonestown Massacre....2025-01-201h 17Not For The FaintS2Ep13: Love PentagonWelcome back to Not For the Faint!On this episode, Alyssa covers the case of Kelsey Berreth, a young mom who went missing on Thanksgiving Day in 2018. Kelsey was last seen shopping with her daughter, and what initially seemed like a disappearance quickly turned into a homicide investigation. Alyssa dives into the details of how her fiancé, Patrick Frazee, orchestrated her brutal murder in a twisted attempt to take custody of their daughter. Afterwards, Summer takes us back to 1969 to talk about the mysterious murder of Reet Jurvetson, a young woman whose life came to a...2025-01-1359 minNot For The FaintS2Ep12: Little DweebHappy New Year!!! For the first episode of 2025 Summer unravels the haunting murder of Charlie Howard, a senseless tragedy that highlights the brutal realities of hate and prejudice. As she brings to light the details of Charlie's life and tragic death, Summer paints a poignant picture of the loss and the fight for justice that followed.Meanwhile, Alyssa takes on the bizarre and disturbing tale of Dr. Malachai Love-Robinson, a young man who managed to fraudulently pose as a licensed physician. With charisma and audacity, he manipulated the system and put lives...2025-01-061h 02Not For The FaintS2Ep11: Sexy ShrekWelcome back from the holidays to another episode with the NFTF girls! Alyssa takes us through the chilling case of Pam Hupp, a woman whose deadly lies and manipulative actions left a trail of devastation. Meanwhile, Summer shines a light on the heartbreaking story of Amanda Todd, a young girl whose life ended in tragedy after enduring relentless bullying. Tune in for an episode that dives into the darkness, but also aims to spark important conversations. ⚡️Thank you for listening! 2024-12-301h 31Not For The FaintS2Ep10: Grow Up!Get ready for another chilling episode of Not For the Faint with your favorite true crime girls!Summer talks about the shocking psychological experiment, the Stanford Prison Experiment. What seemed like a controlled academic study quickly spiraled into a chaotic look at authority, obedience, and the human capacity for cruelty.Alyssa dives into the horrifying story of Marcus Wesson, a man whose disturbing vampire-cult and disgusting actions left nine dead. This is a case of unthinkable darkness.As always, remember that this podcast is...2024-12-161h 16Not For The FaintS2Ep9: The Elderly Need LoveThis week, Alyssa is joined by a very special guest, Dylan Miller! Alyssa takes us back to her hometown to revisit the chilling case of the Ypsilanti Ripper - a serial killer whose string of murders in the 1960s devastated the community and shattered a sense of safety in small-town Michigan.Next up, Dylan covers the story of legendary drummer Jim Gordon, who played on tracks for Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and so many more. But behind the musical genius was a man battling severe schizophrenia which ultimately leads to Gordon taking his mother, Osa Mar...2024-12-091h 08Not For The FaintS2Ep8: Capital TRAUMAWhat a week! The girls are back together for more terrible stories.Alyssa goes first covering the story of the disappearance of Pauline Picard and the mystery surrounding her death. Summer covers the nauseating story of the Fletcher Family in Slaughter, LA. We’ll be taking a break next week for the Thanksgiving holiday, but will be back soon with more episodes! Thank you for listening 2024-11-241h 06Not For The FaintS2Ep7: Feminine AttributesThis week Summer is joined by a SPECIAL GUEST, The Wholesome Boys very own Andrew Foreman! (Also know as Summer’s honey bee) Summer covers the infamous murder of legendary rap icon, Tupac Shakur and how everything went down. Andrew joins her with the death of another famous musician, Elliot Smith, who’s death is still speculated to this day. As always, thanks for listening! 🎧🖤2024-11-181h 19Not For The FaintS2Ep6: Two Gassy GirlsS2 Ep5 It’s Monday! A healthy dose of true crime brought to you by the NFTF girls. This week Alyssa covers the disturbing consensual murder of Bernd-Jürgen Armando. In the second half, Summer tells you about the murderous Michigan affair between Cathy Wood and Gwendolyn Graham. Remember, this podcast is not for the faint! Listener discretion is advised.2024-11-1158 minNot For The FaintS2Ep5: Take A NapIn this episode of Not for the Faint, Summer dives deep into the tragic murder of Samantha Stewart, a young nurse whose online dating turns deadly after she was brutally killed in New York. This one will leave you with more questions than answers. Then, Alyssa takes us back to the terrifying reign of Ken McElroy, a notorious bully and criminal who terrorized Skidmore, Missouri, for years. His disgusting crimes and the town’s ultimate response made headlines across the nation, leaving people questioning the limits of community retribution.2024-11-041h 09Not For The FaintS2Ep4: A Vewy Bad Giwl, KittenIt’s a Halloween episode! Summer covers the story of Joshua Bennett and those caught in the cross hairs. Alyssa covers the horrifying exorcism of Terrance Cottrell Jr. Listener discretion is advised, this podcast is not for the faint! 2024-10-2856 minNot For The FaintS2Ep3: Don’t Be A Gossipin’ B****S2 Ep3Alyssa is giving the people what the want with another cult story. This week she covers the shocking details of the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God. Summer is bringing a spooky story of the Athens Lunatic Asylum and the horrors that took place there. As always, remember that this podcast is Not For the Faint! Listener distraction is advised. 2024-10-2153 minNot For The FaintS2Ep2: Two Wimpy GirlsS2 Ep2On this episode of Not For The Faint, Summer covers the tragic events of the Boston Marathon bombing, a devastating attack that turned a day of celebration into a scene of chaos and terror. Summer goes deep into the lives of the Tsarnaev brothers, uncovering the motives behind their heinous act and the intense manhunt that ensued.After that, Alyssa covers the chilling Coleman family murders. What seemed like a perfect family life quickly unraveled into a nightmare as Chris Coleman, a man trusted by his community, was revealed to b...2024-10-141h 16Not For The FaintS2Ep1: The United Church of The Ministers of GodS2 Ep1Summer and Alyssa are back and better than ever for season 2 of Not For The Faint!Alyssa kicks off this season with the twisted life of Gary Heidnik, a man who held six women captive in his Philadelphia home, subjecting them to unimaginable horrors. Then, Summer takes us over to Laramie, Wyoming, where the mysterious disseverance of Shelley Willie has baffled investigators for decades. Despite numerous leads and theories, this cold case remains unsolved today. Sources for this weeks story:Gary Heidnik: Inside the real buffalo bills house of horrorhttps://allthatsinteresting.com...2024-10-071h 23Not For The FaintS1Ep20: I Would Never Stop ScreamingOn the season finale of Not For The Faint, Summer covers the disturbing crimes of William Bonin aka The Freeway Killer. A man whose seemingly ordinary life hid a nightmarish reality, Bonin terrorized boys in Southern California in the late 1970s and early 80s.Alyssa covers the bizarre case of Ursula and Sabina Eriksson. These seemingly ordinary twins descend into chaos and became the center of a jaw-dropping mystery that defies explanation and leaves even the most seasoned detectives bewildered.2024-06-171h 11Not For The FaintS1Ep19: Everyone Is UnwellOn this week of Not For The Faint, Alyssa covers the case of Glenn Summerford, a snake handling preacher who tries to kill his own wife by forcing her hand into a cage with deadly rattlesnakes. Afterwards, Summer recounts the horrifying story of Katherine Knight aka Cannibal Katherine, whose decent into madness leads to one of the most gruesome murders is Australias history.2024-06-101h 01Not For The FaintS1Ep18: The Politics of MurderOn this very special episode of Not For The Faint, Summer and Alyssa have the absolute pleasure and privilege of sitting down with renowned private investigator, Shelia Wysocki. Sheila is known for her work on high-profile cold cases, including the case of Lauren Agee, and her tenacious pursuit of justice. Tune in to this conversation where we talk politics, injustices within the justice system and the continued investigation of Lauren Agee. 2024-06-0358 minNot For The FaintS1Ep17: #BlessedByCicadasThis week on Not For The Faint, Summer takes us through the perplexing case of Bob Ward, a prominent Florida real estate mogul who was convicted of murdering his wife, Diane.Then, Alyssa covers the chilling story of Eric Smith aka The Freckle Face Killer, who at the age of 13 years old murdered his 4 year old neighbor, Derrick Robie2024-05-271h 13Not For The FaintS1Ep16: Sexy GroceriesEpisode 16- On this week of Not For The Faint, Alyssa covers the case of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom, a young couple from Knoxville, Tennessee who were tragically kidnapped, tortured and murdered at the hands of 5 adults in 2007. Summer takes a look at the disappearance of Daniel Robinson, a young man who vanished in the Arizona desert in 2021 under mysterious circumstances. 2024-05-201h 09Not For The FaintS1Ep15: This BitchEpisode 15-On this week of Not For The Faint, Summer covers the brutal murder of Warren Barnes committed by 19 year old Brian Cohee. Alyssa shares the heartbreaking murder of Reagan & Braxlynn Hancock at the hands of Taylor Parker who was desperate to have a baby at any cost. 2024-05-131h 17Not For The FaintS1Ep14: Someone Said ItEpisode 14-Giddy up, listeners! Get ready for another episode as Summer & Alyssa wrap up the case of Lauren Agee. In this part 2 of last week's episode, Summer covers the evidence surrounding Lauren's tragic case and shares where it sits today. 2024-05-061h 05Not For The FaintS1Ep13: My Stomach Fell To My ButtEpisode 13- This week of Not For The Faint is a special episode, folks! Summer gives additional details to the mysterious case of Lauren Agee and clarifies information shared in episode 1. Be sure to listen to episode #1 first to hear Lauren's story and to understand where the case sits today.2024-04-2950 minNot For The FaintS1Ep12: Hit The Railroads, Buddy!Episode #12- On this episode of Not for the Faint, Alyssa covers the story of Steven Pladl whose incestuous relationship with his biological daughter ends in a double murder and suicide. Summer covers the chilling life of Hilda Nilsson, the Angel Maker on Bruks Street, who murdered at least 8 infants who were left in her care. 2024-04-2251 minNot For The FaintS1Ep11: Seems Like A lot Of Work To Have A ChickenEpisode #11Join us on this week's episode of Not For The Faint as Summer unravels the Zanesville Zoo Massacre, a horrific event that saw exotic animals unleashed to prowl the streets of Ohio. After that, Alyssa delves into the disturbing case of Gregory Green, a man who committing the unthinkable act of murdering his family not once, but twice. 2024-04-151h 08Not For The FaintS1Ep10: Get Off My LawnEpisode 10- This week on Not For The Faint, Alyssa delves into the chilling case of Kimberly Hill's murder at the hands of her 18 year old son, Kevin Davis. Then, Summer shares the tragic story of Angela Samota's murder and the unwavering quest for justice by her friend, Sheila Wysocki. 2024-04-081h 15Not For The FaintS1Ep9: FreshEpisode 9- On this week of Not For The Faint, Summer dives into the mysterious disappearance of 5-year old Summer Wells. After that, Alyssa covers the chilling details of the Suitcase Murder, a case involving Melanie and Bill McGuire. 2024-04-011h 19Not For The FaintS1Ep8: Our Felon SonEpisode 8- This week on Not For The Faint, Summer covers the tragic murder of Deana Jalynn Hubbard Wild, unraveling the web of events leading to her death. Then, Alyssa covers the torture and murder of Jennifer Daugherty, revealing the horrifying details of her final moments. 2024-03-251h 00Not For The FaintS1Ep7: I’m Gay Show Me Your BoobsEpisode 7- On this episode of Not For The Faint, Alyssa shares a bit of her HR insight while covering the workplace murder of Riley Whitelaw. After that, Summer tells the story the NXIVM sex club cult. 2024-03-181h 11Not For The FaintS1Ep6: He's The Short King of The CenturyEpisode 6- On this week of Not For The Faint, Summer covers the unbelievable case of Teri Jendusa-Nicolai and Alyssa covers the horrific murder of Kimberly Cates.2024-03-1155 minNot For The FaintS1Ep5: Knock, Knock It's Time To Meet Deborah At The DoorEpisode 5- On this week of Not For The Faint, Alyssa covers the tragic home invasion and murder of Lisa Rene and Summer covers the Lafayette, Louisiana murder of Mickey Shunick.2024-03-0459 minNot For The FaintS1Ep4: Girls, Girls, Girls! Pod, Pod, Pod!Episode 4- On this week of Not For The Faint, Summer covers the unthinkable tragedy of Sandy Hook and Alyssa covers the mysterious and unsolved case of the Yuba County Five.2024-02-261h 17Not For The FaintS1Ep3: You Whore!Episode 3- On this week of Not For The Faint, Summer covers the cold case murder of Scott Ruffalo and Alyssa covers the murder of Sylvia Likens at the hands of The Torture Mother. 2024-02-191h 21Not For The FaintS1Ep2: All the Men Are CryingEpisode 2- On this week of Not For The Faint, Alyssa covers a case from her hometown, the murder of Carlee Jade Morse. Summer gives you all the tea on Clementine Barnabet and the Church of Sacrifice.2024-02-121h 18Not For The FaintS1Ep1: This Hologram Is Very Important To MeThis week marks Not For The Faint debut episode! Summer talks about her hometown story, the mysterious death of Lauren Agee and Alyssa covers The Order of the Solar Temple.2024-02-051h 29